Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; threatened to ‘kill’ employees if they disobeyed

Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; threatened to ‘kill’ employees if they disobeyed

Federal authorities have arrested Indian-origin businessman Mahender Makhijani, accusing him of defrauding a bank out of nearly $100 million through a scheme that involved forged real estate documents and misleading financial records.The 44-year-old man is a lawful permanent resident from India who lives in Corona del Mar, California. He was taken into custody on Wednesday…

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US House resolution seeks ‘genocide’ tag for Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities on Bengali Hindus

US House resolution seeks ‘genocide’ tag for Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities on Bengali Hindus | India News

US House(L); refugees fleeing East Pakistan in 1971 (R, AP file photo) US Congressman Greg Landsman has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking to recognise the atrocities committed by Pakistani army and its allies, against Bengali Hindus in 1971, as war crimes and genocide.Landsman, a Democrat from Ohio, moved the resolution on…

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Goals from distance make a comeback

Goals from distance make a comeback

Kolkata: Remember James Rodriguez’s strike against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup, that left-foot volley on the half-turn after the Colombian cushioned the ball on his chest? Or Lionel Messi’s free-kick against Nigeria wrapping his left boot around the ball so that it arced into goal also in the same edition? Or Messi scoring from…

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'In a family of four, we all lived the same dream': KS Bharat announces retirement from international cricket | Cricket News

‘In a family of four, we all lived the same dream’: KS Bharat announces retirement from international cricket | Cricket News

India’s KS Bharat (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Indian wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him play seven Test matches for the country. The 32-year-old shared an emotional message on social media, reflecting on the sacrifices, support and determination that helped him achieve his…

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From '12/10' summit to silent showdown: China's subtle economic play against US

From ’12/10′ summit to silent showdown: China’s subtle economic play against US

The last meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended on a positive note. Trump had rated the summit a “12 out of 10”, and White House said China would “effectively eliminate” rare earth export controls and stop retaliatory actions against American firms.However, recent developments suggest that Beijing has altered its…

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London train crash: 9 in critical condition, 28 hospitalised after passenger trains collide near Bedford

London train crash: 9 in critical condition, 28 hospitalised after passenger trains collide near Bedford

At least 28 people remain in hospital, nine of them in critical condition, after two East Midlands Railway (EMR) trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, killing the driver of one of the services.British Transport Police Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi said more than 80 people required hospital treatment following the crash. Of the 89 people…

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Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay stakes claim to form government after Congress extends support; TVK still five seats short of 118-majority mark | India News

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay stakes claim to form government after Congress extends support; TVK still five seats short of 118-majority mark | India News

TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arlekar, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake claim to form the next government after his two-year-old party emerged as the single largest in the recent assembly elections. In…

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